ESG: SEI Real Steps Towards Environmental Sustainability

What is ESG?

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a concept that refers to three main factors used to measure a company's sustainability impact. These factors relate to how a company operates in relation to the environment (Environmental), society (Social), and corporate governance (Governance). ESG is becoming increasingly important in the business world because it shows the company's seriousness in paying attention to the impact on the environment and society, as well as its commitment to implementing good governance.

1. Environmental: Focuses on the company's impact on nature, such as waste management, energy efficiency, carbon emission reduction, and responsible use of natural resources.
2. Social: Relates to corporate responsibility towards social welfare, including relations with employees, contributions to local communities, and concern for human rights.
3. Governance: Concerning aspects of transparency, accountability, and good business practices in company management, including in terms of decision-making and integrity.

Benefits of ESG Implementation

The implementation of ESG principles provides many benefits for both companies and the surrounding community and environment, including:

1. Sustainability and Positive Impact: Companies that implement ESG tend to have a greater positive impact on the environment and society. This ensures long-term sustainability and supports environmental protection efforts and social welfare improvements.
2. Improved Reputation: Companies that are committed to ESG are often viewed more positively by the public, investors, and customers. This improves the company’s image in the public eye, which can increase customer loyalty and attract more environmentally conscious investors.
3. Better Risk Management: By considering ESG factors, companies can identify potential risks early, such as environmental or social risks, that could impact long-term performance.
4. Access to Financing and Investment: Companies that adhere to ESG principles often have an easier time gaining access to financing or investment from sustainability-focused institutions.

SEI Real Steps Towards Environmental Sustainability

As a company committed to ESG principles, PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI) not only focuses on financial gain, but also pays great attention to environmental sustainability and social welfare. One real form of SEI commitment to sustainability is through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program called "Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden". This program not only manages natural potential but also empowers the surrounding community to participate in implementing ESG principles. Among them:

1. Management of Kitchen Waste as Natural Fertilizer (Loseda)

One of the applications of environmental principles carried out is the management of kitchen waste. Kitchen waste which is usually difficult to decompose, is now processed with an innovative method into natural fertilizer, this program is called Lodong Sesa Dapur (Loseda). This process not only reduces the amount of waste but also provides benefits for the soil and plants in the Jupiter Rahayu food garden and in the surrounding community. Thus, SEI indirectly contributes to waste reduction and the implementation of sustainable agriculture.

2. Compost Management to Improve Soil Quality

In addition to managing kitchen waste, the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden also implements compost bin management to recycle organic waste in the garden. The compost produced is used to improve soil quality in the garden, which in turn increases agricultural yields naturally without relying on synthetic chemicals. This greatly supports the sustainability of environmentally friendly agriculture.

3. Application of Solar Panels for Renewable Energy

As part of its commitment to sustainability, SEI also installed solar panels on the huts in the Jupiter Rahayu food garden. The use of solar panels allows SEI to utilize clean and environmentally friendly renewable energy. In addition to reducing dependence on fossil fuels, this also provides a real example to the surrounding community about the importance of transitioning to more environmentally friendly energy.

4. Revitalization of Non-Production Land to Become Productive

One of the major challenges in land management is how to manage unproductive land so that it can provide benefits. SEI has revitalized non-productive land around the Jupiter Rahayu food garden and transformed it into productive land with various types of food crops. In this way, SEI not only improves the quality of the surrounding environment but also helps improve local food security.

SEI's commitment to ESG principles reflects the company's responsibility to the environment and society. Through CSR programs such as Kebun Pangan Jupiter Rahayu, SEI has demonstrated how ESG principles can be applied in real terms, with a focus on waste management, renewable energy, and improving community welfare. This is an important step in creating a more sustainable future, where companies, communities, and the environment can thrive together.

Together with SEI, let's switch to renewable energy!

Successfully Running CSR Program, SEI Wins Champion in the Highest CSR Awards Event 2024

Jakarta (29/05/24), in running its business, PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI) has a social responsibility to the community and stakeholders. SEI is committed to being able to play an active, effective and quality role in implementing the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program in accordance with SEI's core business in the field of Renewable Energy which can produce maximum benefits for all parties.

For this dedication, the TOP CSR 2024 award event was held at one of the five-star hotel ballrooms in the Kuningan area, South Jakarta. The event, which is supported by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, is the highest award event for companies that are considered successful in implementing CSR programs in their activities.

In the award event, SEI was named the winner of TOP CSR 2024 through the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden program and I Made Sandika Dwiantara, SEI's President Director was named the TOP LEADER ON CSR COMMITMENT 2024.

In a speech delivered by the Directorate General (Dirjen) of Pollution and Environmental Damage Control (PPKL) of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Sigit Reliantoro said that companies are now required to contribute to sustainable development to minimize negative impacts, which are currently considered not only a global warming crisis but also climate change, which must be addressed in an integrated manner through real company actions, one of which is through the CSR program.

"Sustainable Renewable Energy for Community Welfare", is the goal of SEI's CSR program which focuses on Environment, Social and Government (ESG) as well as sustainable development to improve the welfare of society through 7 CSR pillars, namely education, health, culture, partnerships, public services, the environment and humanitarian assistance for natural disasters.

"The TOP CSR award that SEI has won is a real manifestation of the company's responsibility to the social environment, which has been applied not only to public facilities but also sustainable community empowerment. Currently, SEI's flagship CSR program has been felt by the people of Bandung City with the presence of solar-powered huts at several public facilities and SEI also supports the government's program in urban farming integrated with new renewable energy, which can be enjoyed by the people of the Margahayu area, Bandung City through the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden," Made explained.

Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden is SEI's flagship CSR program that carries the concept of integrated urban farming complete with solar-powered hut facilities. This food garden program also supports the government's program to maintain food security starting from the surrounding environment. The "Jupiter Rahayu" Food Garden is a manifestation of SEI's CSR commitment to maintaining ecosystem sustainability**

“Jupiter Rahayu” Food Garden, a Manifestation of Sei’s Commitment to the Environment

As a form of corporate responsibility towards society and the environment, SEI supports the urban farming movement, this is the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden which is a form of integrated urban farming.

Transforming one of the empty lands into a productive land that is able to answer the challenges related to food security which is also able to increase the welfare of the surrounding community. Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden not only focuses on plantation businesses but also explores livestock businesses such as catfish and laying hens. As an effort to maintain the environmental ecosystem, the surrounding community is also equipped with the ability to manage household waste through Lodong Sesa Dapur (Loseda) and compost bin facilities which will then change household waste into compost fertilizer used in the Food Garden area.

In line with the company's business, Kebun Pangan Jupiter Rahayu is also equipped with a "Saung Tenaga Surya" facility which is often used as a gathering area for residents. With Saung Tenaga Surya, Kebun Pangan Jupiter Rahayu has quite complete lighting with charging facilities in its Saung.

The development of the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden is considered significant, especially by the SEI Corporate Communication Team, which always accompanies the process of change. The program, which is a special concern of SEI's President Director, I Made Sandika Dwiantara, is one of SEI's leading CSR programs in 2024.

The enthusiasm and perseverance of the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden activist community finally bore sweet fruit. Recently, the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden has entered the harvest period and has succeeded in collecting 30 kg of red onions and 36.5 kg of corn…WOW!!

Starting from the success of the harvest period, the SEI Corporate Communication Team strives to support the big dream of the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden to be better known by the wider community, not only by name but also by the harvest results that can be felt by other communities outside the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden Area. So the Workshop and Sharing Session activity was initiated with the theme "Digital Branding to Support Urban Farming Business Activities" which on that occasion all the people who attended received brief knowledge about the SEI Solar Panel such as its benefits, how it works and maintenance efforts.

The enthusiasm of the community is what will make the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden even more "fragrant", the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden can be a comprehensive educational medium that will support learning in schools. Hopefully the presence of SEI in the Jupiter Rahayu Food Garden program can provide maximum benefits and can motivate its activists to always be active and productive in its management. **